I had the pleasure of working with Jason Dixon and he is incredibly knowledgeable. Not only did he come up with an invaluable plan (specifically for stretching) but he explained how it would benefit my flexibility, strength, and help a reoccurring injury. Jason is kind, personable, and fun to train with. I highly recommend working with him. read more

Life Time La Jolla is a nice gym overall. It's clean, well maintained, and has good equipment, but out of all the Life Time locations I've been to, this one feels the least like a Life Time. One of the biggest reasons I'm willing to pay a premium for Life Time is that most locations feel like more than just a gym. There's usually a luxury/resort-type atmosphere and amenities that separate it from a typical fitness club. Unfortunately, the La Jolla location really doesn't have that feeling. It honestly feels more like a cleaner, nicer version of a 24 Hour Fitness than a true premium Life Time facility. That wouldn't necessarily be a problem at a lower price point, but considering what Life Time charges per month, I think it's a major weakness. For that kind of membership cost, the facility should offer something that makes it feel noticeably more premium.o Adding a basketball court would make a huge difference, and a proper pool area would be even better. Either one would give members more amenities and help justify the premium monthly price. It's definitely not a bad gym -- it's actually a nice gym -- but compared to other Life Time locations, it's missing the amenities and luxury feel that make the brand worth paying extra for read more

Makes sense if you live in the area craving a high quality gym experience but it's not over the top Overall it is a nice gym with some nice equipment, classes etc but that main draw is it's more central location compared to the one in otay ranch/ Chula Vista area. Was a bit disappointed at the size of facilities and attentiveness of staff as it just doesn't compare to the mega infrastructure of the otay ranch one that has pools, saunas, jacuzzis, cold plunge, pickleball, etc. on top of that they want to charge extra at this location and give everyone a hard time about it- I know it's policy but unless this is your primary lifetime location and/or it's much more convenient, I'd just go to the other spot read more

1) Monthly Rate is just too high for a much smaller gym than any Lifetime in any other state. No Basketball, No Pool, No Tennis, No Pickleball, No RockWall, No Jacuzzi, No Cold Plunge = No thanks. 2) Joined this club as a Founding Member, moved out of state and kept a Lifetime membership the whole time... became a Founding Member at another Lifetime in Arizona...but due to move and changes made to account, my previous monthly rate is no longer applicable. Billing procedures at Lifetime are not at all friendly to consistent, long term customers. Going to join FIT or Equinox. read more

Isaac the front end is more interested in flirting with young women that walk through the front door than helping elderly people or new comers. He also Stopped and did engaged Jaylen at the front mid conversation with my grandma to talk about who knows what and then turned back to the young lady who barely walked in and continued talking to her while we stood there waiting for assistance. Would not recommend letting your girlfriend come here. read more

I like to highlight a series of dynamic stretch sessions I had with Jason to address my chronic back spasms, muscle stiffness and bad posture. Jason is a very pleasant person to work with. He has not only a deep scientific understanding about muscle functions, but also an extraordinary sense of what the problem is and how to fix it. His stretching techniques are gentle, but very effective. I never expected that my flexibility and posture would already significantly improve after 4 weeks of twice weekly sessions. More importantly, my back spasms completely disappeared and are still gone 3 months after I started with his stretching exercises. Currently I am on 1/week "maintenance schedule "which helps me to improve even further and to stay on top of all the above problems. I recommend Jason with a high level of enthusiasm. read more

Review is for trainer Jason Dixon. I wouldn't normally hire a trainer, as I have a decent understanding of what to do, but Jason's knowledge of your movement patterns, weaknesses and what you need to do to improve them is first class. His training has allowed me to do more; surf, beach volleyball, etc, without pain. Wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly trainer. I'm lucky to have met him. read more

I can't say enough good things about Life Time in La Jolla! From the moment I joined, the experience has been top tier. Antonio especially stands out. He has the most joyful, sincere personality and it's obvious he truly cares about the members. Every time I see him, his energy instantly makes the day better. It's rare to find that kind of genuine positivity. This location truly feels like a second home. It's ALWAYS incredibly clean, they have every piece of equipment you could possibly need, and there are so many classes to choose from. The smoothies at the café are my favorite. I've said this before, Life Time really feels like more than just a gym to me. I also visit the Life Time Irvine location and love how big it is, the jacuzzi and beach club atmosphere there are amazing. But there's just something special about the La Jolla location. It feels welcoming, comfortable, and like a true community. Highly recommend! read more

I love Lifetime fitness ! don't get me wrong, BUT don't drink the water!!! It looks like it comes from a filtration system, but it doesn't. Yes I tested it. I have a great filtration system at my house so I know. my tester reads 25 ( very drinkable) and their tester is over 300 ( yuck ) Thats San Diego unfiltered water .. I have spoken to many employees already / it seems like they are unable to help .. For 300+ a month they should be ashamed of themselves. they even have water fountains with a filtration co name on the sink which is misrepresenting like it's filtered . I tested it. It's not !! Its is not filtered in the bathroom. It's not filtered in the main gym ; and it is not filtered in the restaurant. I don't know about you, but I don't want a smoothie made with sink water and I don't want to work up a sweat and drink sink water thats unfiltered I hope they Fix or charge us less each month! Also don't be dishonest and have your water in a place where it looks like it's filtered. I would think you could get in trouble for doing that. At the very lease I hope this review wakes up management and someday soon we can bring our water bottles from home to fill up with filtered water .. read more

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I really wanted Lifetime to be my "forever gym" but realistically it can't be. Here is my experience after being a member for 18 months, and why I finally canceled my membership PROS -- Equipment is new, a few racks - that's what really caught my eyes vs regular machine. -- Free parking, we all know it's a pain to find parking in La Jolla so being able to park in the same building for free was clutch for me -- Super clean. I could do anything off the floor, and it was spotless. -- I could add that the Sauna+locker rooms were nice, but it's not really a huge PRO for me, I didn't use them much. CONS -- Price. Boy it's expensive. For my wife and I, we were paying $420 a month. I wanted to work out with my brother that was in town, after the 1 free session, it was $60 for a day pass!! -- Busy (because it's fairly small)! At first they told us they were limiting the amount of memberships they sell, and it was also a reason why they increased the monthly price by 10% since we joined. Though the equipment is great, they only have 1 leg press machine. 1 smith machine, etc. Ultimately, it's 8 times more expensive than any other gym, and it's not 8 times better. Compared to most other Lifetime in the country, there isnt any court, or pool, etc. Just regular gym equipment, regular classes, etc. Unless you value the parking at $300 a month, it's an over priced gym. read more

I've been a member of LifeTime gym in La Jolla for over 5 yrs. It's a solid, clean gym with GREAT staff, especially the front desk! Instructors: A+ Pilates: Great instructors & new reformers. Gym equipment: Varied, but few leg press machines. Spinning Classes: The spinning classes were recently downgraded. We used to have a dedicated room and were able to book a bike by number. At the end of class, we received a summary of our workout. That is no longer the case. read more

Lifetime La Jolla is a well kept gym but if you are a senior and interested in their aurora classes as advertised for seniors forget this place. They have cancelled all but 2 classes and those are usually waitlisted. Not really interested in assisting all age groups and I agree their cancellation and hold policies are ridiculous! read more

Life Time is great! I come here 1-2 times a day and I absolutely love it. I love the pool, the machines, the squash courts, hot tub, treadmills, massage chairs, etc. I'll never go to any other gym. They also offer an array of classes, and up to 150+ a day. They have a spa, PT, a chiropractor, etc. available on site as well. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Lifetime La Jolla has completely elevated my fitness and self-care routine. I'm genuinely obsessed with this place. The moment I walk through the door, it feels like stepping into a luxury wellness retreat. The facilities are immaculate, modern, and filled with every piece of state-of-the-art equipment you could ever need. Since joining, I've been working out more consistently and also treating myself more, especially to the spa, sauna, and steam room. They are absolutely divine and make each visit feel like a full mind-body reset. The atmosphere is uplifting, the environment is gorgeous, and the overall experience makes you actually want to show up for yourself. If you're debating joining, don't hesitate. Lifetime La Jolla is truly a premium experience and has become one of my favorite parts of my week. read more

It was surprisingly easy to find parking. The staff was really nice. Everything was really clean. Weather was perfect. All the vibes were there. I really enjoyed the bathroom very modern. We will definitely be coming back to do more classes here. read more

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Nice facility! I took a yoga class with Elizabeth A. and it was phenomenal. Great experience!

The best gym in San Diego. Loved the sauna and steam room. Excellent facilities and the people working are very nice. Excellent restaurant as well read more

Lifetime fitness is clean, coaches are inspiring, the staff is friendly, the food is good, great sauna, pool area is a resort, basically if you are not there, you should be. read more

Darryn at the front makes all the difference when you are welcomed properly and professionaly with warm and real enthusiasm you naturally want to go more often and she is extremely intelligent with a masters in bio btw sam is the goat. read more

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I love this gym, I have Daniel as my persona trainer twice a week and Jason Dixon as my stretch specialist. I've lost my 10 pounds and 2% body fat, and my back pain is pretty much gone all thanks to these guys. much love and highly recommend! read more

Personal trainers Kyle and Ian were 5 stars I just want to get that out of the way. The gym itself is great! I give it 4 stars. You can always get a rack for large lifts and generally the equipment in the gym is available so no long waits. The reason for a 3 star overall review is the cancellation policy. I give it one star as well as the parking for the price we pay the parking should be done electronically, and not done with a sticker. The cancellation policy is bogus. I reached out in June to cancel and was told I could not do it over the phone. I got in my car and drove to the gym, to cancel. I was told that I would have to pay for the next month according to their cancellation policy, and I said no worries. Fast forward I was charged for the next month which was July, and somewhere along the line I forgot how many months I would be charged for before the cancellation would take place. At the end of August I reached out to make sure I would not be charged for another month, and I was told I had never canceled in the first place. The the man on the phone told me he would cancel then, and that I did not need to go back......Seriously the cancelation policy is BS take my word for it I am sick of wasting anymore time on this. I wish they would give me my money back for all of August since this is on them . Just be careful when canceling. read more

Amazing club with an even better staff! Jo the manager helped me locate my very expesnive bracelet that I left in the locker. What a trustworthy staff & very caring community that will not steal your stuff. They care about your belongings. Very thankful to workout with people like this & will def be returning! read more

Oh my goodness! Such a great experience. I was able to visit the La Jolla gym and I had the most amazing time. Everyone was accommodating and very welcoming as I was out of town on a visit from Virginia! Overdue... ***Review based on visit from August 2022! Being that CALI is my home it was nice to be back and feel the vibe of the beach and energy from the gym... collectively. Would definitely recommend this gym. It was so clean and exquisite, its mere essence, very classy. read more

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I've been to other life time gyms and this location is bottom of the barrel! It's small, no pool, you pay extra for classes (Pilates) and it has the highest rate of any other life time gyms. I would compare this gym to a slightly cleaner 24 hour fitness. There's also no discount for military members they just wave the joining fee. I will say their sales team is good but don't fall for it! read more

Wish I could give this place NEGATIVE stars!!! Had the most HORRENDOUS and TRAUMATIZING experience at the Life Time Spa in La Jolla. I had been a member for over a yr and would consistently come to get my nails done there even tho it's absurdly expensive. I always tip well and never complained even when I got a horrible hair cut and massage there. The last time I went, I booked a mani and pedi for the same time. only the manicure artist was there, Jada, the only person who was nice to me during this situation. I waited for 30min for the pedicure girl to come and when she did and I asked about the appointment time she lied about how long she was behind and refused to do my nails. I wasn't expecting my question to be met with such a harsh attack from the asian nail lady. The gay "manager" then came in and immediately started YELLING at me. I started shaking and crying. He said I was lying about how long I was waiting. Meanwhile, i booked a haircut with him when i first got my membership and because i was 10min late he canceled on me and charged me still. And when i brought up that double standard he yelled more. I then tried to talk to the higher up manager and she LAUGHED at me. i was legitimately TRAMA!ZED. by how horribly I was being treated and GASLIT. the people who work there are BULLIES. also one time l took the free hr with the personal trainer that comes with the membership and he stopped working with me after 20 mins for no reason. the people here are so unprofessional. I live in La jolla but I will never be returning to a place that supports such weird behavior. read more

No towels on the main floor this morning. I'm leaving in disgust! Jo, do your job!!!!! This club charges absurd monthly dues for the service provided. Everyone please contact corporate. read more

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Very clean, cafe has delicious options and is super convenient and healthy, they have the fitness classes I need in one place, and the spa has hair, nails, facials and massage. Highly recommend - especially the spa! You don't even have to be a member to schedule in the spa or dine in cafe! read more

This is one of the best gym's I have ever been a member of, coming from being a member of all Fit Athletic locations in San Diego, growing up and being a member of the Bellevue Club in Bellevue, WA, the Life Time in La Jolla is amazing. Very nice gym, with great equipment and steam room, and spa. More important than all the nice amenities is the incredible staff, the class trainers, personal trainers, gym managers and everyone is super nice. Totally worth the price. Take full advantage of the classes and get to know the staff when you join and you will have a great experience. read more

This Life Time location is everything you would expect and more for a higher-end gym. A few bonuses include a spa, salon, and cafe that you wouldn't expect for a gym location; an all-in-one. A bonus is you get free parking with your membership ( a huge deal for this cute neighborhood). I would just note this is more of a higher end gym, so the price point will be higher. It's in a different league than 24Hr fitness and LA fitness, and comparable to an Equinox. read more

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I've been a member of the La Jolla lifetime for 4 years. I've been to other lifetimes but this is the best one by far. You come in here around 10am to 3pm and it's empty. For the person complaining about using the cafe without being a member and wondering why you were interrogated. You answered your own question. People pay a lot for this gym and it comes with a certain level of exclusivity. What would be the point of paying all that money if people who don't pay can use it for free? read more

It's gorgeous!!! Clean and so many amenities! Went as a guest to try out, will defo come back! Makes you feel awesome after you leave read more

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I had my "free assessment" by one of the professional trainers employed by the facility. I left feeling with feeling quite confused. This pompous young man informed me that I am obese. For reference, I am 5'3" and weigh 130 lbs and wear a size 6. I continued to listen to his very high pressure sales pitch, he let me know that in order to improve myself I would need his services 3 times per week. Even if I was "obese" as he stated that is no way to speak to anyone! read more

Best gym and spa around. Very clean, safe, great amenities. The spa is amazing, massages, hydra facials, nails they do it all and do it well. Parking included in membership which being in La Jolla is a necessity. Staff is amazing. read more

The absolute rudest people in any gym I have ever been to. They think highly of their little tiny gym, our LifeTime in Cary NC has a rock climbing wall, indoor and outdoor pools with water slides, this tiny strip mall gym is so small it pales in comparison. We have been members of LifeTime fitness since 2017 and have never experienced the rude, self righteous attitude that this LifeTime location has. Ended up going to a gym we are not members at and received stellar service and got in for FREE. LifeTime is so different than these jokes of people claiming to be "from corporate" We spend a ton of money with the LifeTime Gym membership, two separate personal training contracts, plus money spent daily on food/protein drinks. I just got off the phone with the actual LT corporate and she (Melissa, corporate concierge) and she confirmed that the email I referenced did indeed exist and I will be getting with the owner, Bahram as she said he loves to hear from members. Here is the article that went out to all members and employees explaining the travel policy, they claim to never have heard of it : https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/article/5-life-time-beach-clubs-to-visit-this-summer/ read more

I was desperately looking for a gym that met all of my expectations and I finally found it! The workout classes are great with friendly and helpful instructors, everything is CLEAN, and the gym has tons of weights and cardio options. The locker rooms are spotless and are always being cleaned by staff. The steam room is huge and is also very clean. The staff is always so friendly and attentive. This gym is definitely worth the price! read more

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If you want the best gym experience, this is the place to go. The overall feel of this gym is amazing. All the trainers actually train and all of the staff here are super friendly and approachable. The equipment is of course all brand new and very well maintained, you'll never be upset or discouraged to workout here. They offer a variety of classes like barre, Pilates, yoga, and strength and conditioning. I have multiple gym memberships and this is by far my favorite place to be. It never gets too crowded that you will have to wait for equipment to complete your sets. They have a ton of cardio machines all equipped with the latest technology. The life cafe offers all the healthy foods and snacks that you can think of, and the life spa is definitely a place to checK out. I've never had a bad experience at a lifetime facility and I don't think I ever will. Get a membership here, you won't regret it at all! read more

Under-payed staff. Over priced services. Crowded parking. Gimmicky social club. All for $300+ a month.

Worth every penny. The fitness classes are my absolute favorite and there is always a good variety to choose from.

While the gym itself is great and has good amenities, the staff treats you as a dollar sign not a human or customer. Had a horrible experience here. My wife and I were under the same membership, she recently left the membership as she got a free one through work. Lifetime notified me that my membership would increase from $190/month (what I have been paying for 2 years) to $265/month just because my wife left even though I had planned on staying. Needless to say I cancelled my membership. read more

Is the cafe no longer open to the public? I feel like they had their guard dogs out today. I walked in to get a smoothie & got stopped at the desk "I can check you in" and I said I'm just going to the cafe and the girl goes "oh okay" and then on my way out some other girl who works there was was walking in and asked what I got and when I told her she retreated back to the front desk. Like did you guys send someone else in after me? Idk weird vibes and horrible customer service. And for what people pay for this place? Ridiculous. read more